Pushing the sustainability envelope.

James Ede, the EMEA sustainability lead at Cargill, is passionate about promoting sustainable practices in the confectionery industry. He has worked in various agricultural supply chains, including cocoa and palm oil. Ede will be speaking at the World Confectionery Conference in Brussels, where he will discuss Cargill's mission to make a difference in its core supply chains. He believes that positive changes can be made through individual and company-wide initiatives, but acknowledges the challenges faced by the industry, such as volatile cocoa prices and social issues like child labor. Cargill is committed to sustainability and has implemented initiatives in the cocoa sector, including the Cocoa Promise, which focuses on agricultural techniques, education, and monitoring of child labor. Ede is excited about the innovations and trends in the industry and believes that sustainability is a key part of new product development. Cargill is also collaborating with Nestle and other organizations to reduce carbon emissions in supply chains through agroforestry techniques. The company is committed to complying with the upcoming EUDR deforestation legislation and supporting smallholder farmers in achieving compliance. Ede believes that collaboration within the industry is crucial for achieving true sustainability and is optimistic about the progress being made. [Extracted from the article]